UnderReview: BabyFit.com

Throughout the course of my pregnancy, I’ve been testing out pregnancy workout DVDs, reviews of which I’ll start including over at Fit Bottomed Babies once the new site launches (July 12! Mark your calendars, folks!). It’s been interesting to try new DVDs as the belly gets bigger because each workout brings with it interesting challenges. Not only am I tackling a workout I’ve never done before, but I almost feel like I have to re-learn how to do certain exercises to accommodate my belly. Note: Always bring a sense of humor to workouts when you’re pregnant.

Now, if you’ve worked out prior to pregnancy and are in good shape, doctors generally say you’re fine continuing your normal workout routine throughout your pregnancy. But as I totally fell off the wagon in the first trimester—and because a new-found protective mother-bear instinct has kicked in that makes me want to make sure I’m doing every exercise correctly and safely—I’ve really wanted to stick with pregnancy-specific workouts. (I could never be one of those people who runs a marathon in my third trimester!) And that’s where BabyFit comes into play!

Not only does the site have loads of good pregnancy health info, but it also includes fitness videos with upper- and lower-body workouts, core work and stretches. The instructors, Nicole and Jenn (not FBG Jenn!), are certified prenatal specialists and really know how to coach in terms of form and what to avoid. Plus, Jenn is pregnant, so you can see how to modify the exercises to perfectly accommodate your expanded waistline. The workouts are short and sweet at less than 15 minutes a pop, which makes it super easy to fit in a quick upper-body workout or core-strengthening session if you’re short on time.

Our usual review criteria doesn’t apply here, but BabyFit definitely receives two thumbs up! Have you come across any helpful websites with workout videos for pregnancy? Tell us about them! —Erin

Comments

Really enjoyed this piece. Now I have another Website to check out for a pregnancy workout. I am only 6 weeks but love to be able to have the option of continuing my workouts when I can’t get to the gym. Thanks!

I’m a sparkmember too so naturally, I joined babyfit.com and love it! They have Mommy to be bootcamps and helpful articles. They also have trackers for baby’s growth and such. I also like the prenatal pilates dvd, “Pilates During Pregnancy with Niece Pecenka”.

i joined babyfit when i got pregnant too (also a sparkpeople member!) and i have enjoyed it. although the site is definitely not as sophisticated and up-to-date as sparkpeople, it’s still useful. my favorite part has been my due date team, because all the women there are due in the same month as me so we’re pretty close to where we are at in our pregnancy. it makes it nice when you have a question, etc.

i fell off the wagon HARD in the first trimester as well, and at almost 16 weeks am now trying to get back on track! thanks for the info erin!